New Civil Service Board Adds First Career-Appointed Member
President Coolidge appoints Miss Jessie Dell to the civil service commission to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mrs. Helen H. Gardaner. Dell served twenty five years at the War department and becomes the first board member promoted from government service ranks.
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Jessie Dell
President Coolidge
Civil Service Commission
Helen H. Gardaner
Dell
War Department
Apples Boost Northern Pacific Freight Demand in Montana
The 38 13 per cent rise in Montana apple production has lifted Northern Pacific freight above last year. Heavy shipments from northwest districts begin late in the month to eastern markets and continue for weeks. Flathead grain traffic is unusually heavy with 15 carloads in a day. The Litter Root valley plans car shipments of potatoes to Montana and Minneapolis markets.
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Northern Pacific
Northwest
Flathead Country
Litter Root
Montana
Minneapolis
Seed Peas Harvest to Boost Beaverhead County Farmers
This season will see thousands of bushels of seed peas harvested in Beaverhead County. It is the first large scale pea cultivation in the area and farmers expect good remuneration. The seed pea industry is expected to benefit local farmers as Beaverhead peas are claimed to test best and are in demand for seed.
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Beaverhead County
Montana grain elevators running well says state official
W F Gliese head of grain marketing notes nearly all Montana elevators are in operation with good runs. He reports grain crops in every region, though hot weather since July 1 reduced the promise, the crop is not a failure.
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Montana
W. F. Gliese
State Department of Agriculture
Local Wheat Yields Stimulate Prairie Confidence
Frank M. Cowan of four miles southeast of Havre reports an 88 percent bushel yield per acre from his 1924 wheat crop. He notes ten neighboring farmers also avoided crop failure in the last decade and practice summer fallow.
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Frank M. Cowan
Havre
Flax Harvestability Shown by Roge hud County Field Demo
A 60 acre Roge hud county field demonstration finds flax can be efficiently harvested with a combine when left standing until thoroughly ripe. The trial notes that delaying harvest avoids damage in hair-prone regions, while areas with hair risk favor earlier cutting to prevent losses.
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Rogehud
Tretsven Named Principal of Montana State College Agriculture School
J. O. Tretsven, dairy specialist for the Montana Extension Service, selected as principal of the Montana State College school of agriculture. The twelve week program opens after Christmas vacation and will be taught by the regular college staff to farm boys who have completed the eighth grade.
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J. 0. Tretsven
Montana Extension Service
Montana State College School of Agriculture
Montana
School of Agriculture
Labor help saved harvest in Richland County
About 200 laborers were brought to Richland County this fall to assist with the harvest. The grain crop and expanded sugar beets acreage created a severe labor shortage early in the season. Quick action by the county extension office with federal labor offices in Aberdeen and Fargo relieved the problem and prevented losses.
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Richland County
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Fargo
North Dakota
Counties Add Agricultural Agent Posts to Judith Basin
Judith Basin county plans to hire an agricultural agent for the coming year joining Carbon and Sanders in expanding cooperative extension work. The addition raises Montana’s counties with agents to 27 as of the new year.
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Judith Basin
Carbon
Sanders
Place Many Sheep in Lake County
A cooperative financing plan will place a few thousand head of sheep on Lake County farms soon. The program helps farmers diversify and obtain flocks that might not be affordable otherwise. It has succeeded where losses were limited and wool and lamb prices remained favorable in recent years.
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Lake County
Bumper Wheat Crop From Hilger Rancher John Gilsky
John Gilsky, a leading Hilger district rancher near Lewistown, solidifies his wheat farming prowess. He threshed 5,584 bushels of winter wheat from 110 acres in 1924 and 1,800 bushels of spring wheat from the same field this year. He also averaged 28 bushels per acre from an 80 acre summer fallow, with the grain testing 63 pounds per bushel.
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John Gilsky
Hilger
Lewistown
Gilsky
Ranch Changes Hands Near Bear Paw Mountains
Himer Weaver, long active in the stock business on the Shonkin near Fort Benton, has bought A. N. Murphy’s large Bear Paw ranch. The tract encompasses between 38,000 and 40,000 acres of deeded land with additional leased land. Weaver plans to move his stock from the Shonkin to the new property.
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Himer Weaver
Shonkin
Fort Benton
A. N. Murphy
Bear Paw Mountains
Mr. Weavers
Bees Yield Profit for Malta District Oil Rep
H A Misfekit of Malta, district representative for Continental Oil, found beekeeping profitable this summer. He bought a swarm for 13 dollars, produced 260 pounds of honey, and plans to add more swarms next year.
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H. A. Misfekit
Malta
Continental Oil Company
Horsepower on Farms Compared With Mining and Manufacturing
The primary horsepower available for use on farms exceeds that used in mining and manufacturing and ranks only behind railroads in overall demand.
Butt chain harness adopted for rapid team hookups
The article describes a new Montana farm harness where the trace runs about 60 inches to the horse thigh, ending in a D fastener. A roughly 80 inch chain with a heavy snap replaces the rest, allowing quick connection to the trace. This butt chain harness enables fast hooking and unhooking of teams.
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Montana
Wheat yields in Montana show mixed results with corn land
Tests in northern Montana counties compare wheat yields on corn land with yields from properly summer fallowed land. Results are inconclusive this year with some farmers reporting similar yields and others finding summer fallow superior by two to five bushels per acre. Overall, corn is not viewed as a substitute for summer fallow, though favorable years may yield similar results.
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Montana
Furrow Drill Trial in Crascade County Wheat Plantings
Records show about 30 percent of this fall's winter wheat in Crascade county was planted with the furrow drill. It is the first year using the tool in the county and results are watched with interest after summer demonstrations by the county extension office.
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Crascade County
Bread Making at Home Remains Popular Says USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture reports over two million copies of a home baking bulletin requested since 1917. The figure underscores continuing public interest in bread making and domestic food preparation.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pea Growing Expands in Stillwater County Farms
Farmers on irrigated lands in southern Stillwater county sign contracts to grow about 600 acres of peas next year. Test plots last season foster growing interest and experts expect high quality peas, predicting the area will become a leading pea growing center in the state.
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Stillwater County
Eastern Montana Bean Elevator Nears Completion at Huntley
The new bean elevator of the East ern Montana Bean Elevator company at Huntley is nearing completion. Beans will be handled in bulk for a great saving to farmers in time and labor.
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Eastern Montana Bean Elevator Company
Huntley
Farmers Burn Stubble After Harvest In Daniels County
Daniels county farmers adopt burning off field stubble soon after harvest. Early reports show better spring planting conditions by reducing weeds and residue. Officials and cooperative farmers observe insect control effects and weigh advantages against disadvantages.
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Daniels County
Farmers in Custer County Share Big Second Week Fair
Farmers of Custer County took part in six community fairs during the second week in September. Exhibits were of high quality with strong attendance. Several winning displays were sent to the Midland Empire fair in Billings. A community dinner preceded the fair and booths opened for judging followed by talks from leading farmers.
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Custer County
Billings
Sheridan County barley tests show strong results
The season's barley variety tests in Sheridan county have turned out very successfully according to M. P. Ostby, county agent. Varieties tested include Hannchen, horn and a common two rowed variety. Threshing of the test plots is completed and farmers will receive results as soon as figures can be compiled.
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Sheridan County
M. P. Ostby
Social position assured in tease of expulsion
Eve laments social damage from expulsion while Adam reassures that they will still head the list of first families. The exchange reveals a witty, light tone about social standing and status within a family or community.
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Eve
Adam
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Emphasizes Brand Verification
An advertisement urges buyers to ensure the package or tablets display the Bayer name to guarantee genuine Bayer Aspirin. It warns imitators may be dangerous and notes the product has been prescribed by physicians for 25 years.
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Bayer
British firm markets stretchable rubber shoe strings
A British manufacturer introduces elastic rubber shoelaces marketed as a boon for easy removal without unlacing. The product claims to stretch enough to slip off low shoes, offering convenience for wearers seeking quicker footwear changes.
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